Wow! Your garden is full of pretty flowers, Alison! I laughed to see the Nicotiana in a height competition with the Magnolia - it brought to mind 2 kids standing up against the wall to be measured, each claiming to be the taller.

I know that feeling that there's not much blooming; a camera is all it takes to find the flowers! I'm loving your Fuchsia magellanica. I took one out years ago and every summer I miss it. Happy Bloom Day!

My cyclamens are blooming too, I was surprised to see them. Your new Echinaceas are such pretty colors, I hope they do well for you. I would like more next year too. The Calendula with red reverse is very pretty, maybe it will self-sow too. I grew Leycesteria formosa, but the deer wouldn't leave it alone. Yours is magnificent!

I love all your blooms - especially the dahlia and calendula! My flower beds are horribly lacking in interest this month. I must take notes this Bloom Day on what's blooming in other gardens to remedy this problem for next year.

I love how you named your Magnolia Mopsy! You have so many pretty things still adorning your expansive garden (she says with a tinge of envy). The color of that Calendula is magnificent, and I SO wish I had room for a Leycesteria. Happy GBBD, Alison!

I know how you feel. I probably have roughly the same amount of flowers spread out over 2 acres, not counting the 3 acres that are left as natural woods. It looks empty until you go out and take the time to really look at everything you have.

Envious of your Echinacae, I think the species is the answer, newer varieties don't last here. Love your golden Leycesteria, we have the ordinary green leaved one, your golden one would make a nice contrast.

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